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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.31, 428.31 and 205.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.31, 428.31 and 205.41 is: 283.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.31 : 428.31 = 205.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.31/428.31 = 205.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.31x = 428.31 × 205.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.31x = 87,979.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,979.16/310.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.52

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